10 IT Apps for iPads and iPhones

Put that iPad or iPhone to work! IT administrators can get a lot done with a few taps of a finger on an Apple mobile device--given the right tools. These apps offer admins a host of mobile administration options, from router reference information to network scanning and diagramming to remote Oracle database access.

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App: OmniGraffle for iPadDeveloper: The Omni GroupCost: $49.99

OmniGraffle is an unusually expensive app, but it offers a spectacularly rich set of features. The app turns your iPad into a cocktail napkin, white board, or drafting table as you see fit. The toolset includes stencils and drag-and-drop convenience that makes it easy for busy network admins and architects to develop network diagrams on the go.